Murder: New York City

Each day, the New York Police Department announces major crimes, including most homicides, in the five boroughs. This data is compiled from those reports, in addition to news accounts, court records and additional reporting. The map will be updated as new information becomes available.
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Note: The New York Police Department updates a portion of its initial statements, often within a few days after the crime or when there is an arrest. In addition, the NYPD issues weekly summary statistics by police precinct. The New York Times also obtains periodic updates of police data. Additional information is provided by court records and the city medical examiner. This database excludes vehicular homicides. The New York Times compiles news accounts and conducts additional reporting and editing to supplement these official accounts. The status and details on certain deaths may happen months after they occur, and tracking those is difficult.